 Re: The meaning with no word . . .
Many thanks both to mykwyner and Sarah Shaw-Gray. Both words would work in most situations that I wish to express this concept. I especially like circumspect.
However, neither of them quite portray the subtle but essential "looking forwards whilst thinking backwards" idea within the concept, so further additions are still welcome.
Perhaps I shall have to invent a new word of my own!
- Ed |